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- the subject matter disclosed herein relates to generators and repair of the same and, in particular, to an apparatus that restricts movement of a rotor (or “field generator”) during extraction of the rotor, e.g., from a gas turbine generator.
- a rotor or “field generator”
- Generators include a stator and a rotor that rotates relative to the stator to generate electricity.
- Technicians often need to extract the rotor from the stator to perform repair and maintenance on the generator.
- this task requires overhead cranes and rigging in combination with certain implements (e.g., field support shoes and core skid pans) to guide and support the rotor during extraction from the generator.
- implements e.g., field support shoes and core skid pans
- the configuration of the rigging is not typically standardized, but rather the construction of the generator and the experience and know-how of the technicians that are to complete the repairs and maintenance ultimately determine the way the rigging secures to the rotor.
- the rigging often engages the rotor at points that are radially outside of the centerline of the rotor. This engagement directs the pulling forces, which extract the rotor from the stator, off-center from the centerline of the rotor.
- the resulting offset may cause the rotor to become unstable during extraction and, in some cases, prone to movement (e.g., rolling).
- Such movement can shift the weight of the rotor off of the field support shoes that are meant to prevent contact between the rotor and the stator or other components of the generator.
- the resulting moment of inertia can cause inadvertent contact between the rotor and the stator, which can lead to extensive damage as well as substantial repair costs and machine downtime.
- the apparatus can include a central mount element that secures to the end of the rotor.
- a pair of support members coupled to the sides of the central mount element.
- the support members can include a load bearing element that permits travel on a surface, e.g., a platform proximate to the generator.
- the present disclosure describes, in one embodiment, an apparatus for extracting a rotor from a generator.
- the apparatus comprises a central mount element comprising a center pull plate with a center axis and a force coupler for receiving a load.
- the force coupler secures to the center pull plate and aligns with the center axis.
- the apparatus also comprises a first support member and a second support member coupled to, respectively, a first side and a second side of the central mount element.
- the first support member and the second support member have a top end and a bottom end, wherein the center pull plate is located proximate to the top end when secured to the rotor.
- the apparatus further comprises load bearing elements disposed on the bottom ends of the first support member and the second support member.
- the present disclosure also describes, in one embodiment, an apparatus for extracting a rotor from a generator.
- the apparatus comprises a center pull plate that comprises a first plate and a second plate that couples with the first plate.
- the apparatus also comprises a pair of support members coupled to the center pull plate, one support member on a first side of the center pull plate and one support member on a second side of the center pull plate.
- the support members comprise vertical upright elements that have a top end and a bottom end and an adapter element that translates vertically on the vertical upright element.
- the apparatus further comprises a plurality of rolling elements disposed on the bottom ends of the vertical upright elements.
- the present disclosure further describes, in one embodiment, an apparatus for extracting a rotor from a generator.
- the apparatus comprises a welded frame with a first side and a second side.
- the welded frame comprises a plurality of frame members and a plate with a center axis disposed on the centerline.
- the apparatus further comprises a first support member and a second support member slidably engaging at least one of the frame members.
- the first support member and the second support member are located, respectively, on the first side and the second side of the welded frame.
- the apparatus further comprises load bearing elements disposed on bottom ends of the first support member and the second support member.
- FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus for removing a rotor from a generator
- FIG. 2 depicts a front view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an apparatus for removing a rotor from a generator
- FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 3 in position next to a generator
- FIG. 5 depicts a front view of yet another exemplary embodiment of an apparatus for removing a rotor from a generator
- FIG. 6 depicts a side, cross-section view of the apparatus of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 depicts a side view of an adapter plate for use in an apparatus for removing a rotor from a generator, e.g., the apparatus of FIGS. 5 and 6 ;
- FIG. 8 depicts a front view of the adapter plate of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 9 depicts a front view of a primary plate for use in an apparatus for removing a rotor from a generator, e.g., the apparatus of FIGS. 5 and 6 .
- the discussion below focuses on embodiments of an apparatus that secures to an end of a rotor found in a generator (e.g., a turbine generator). When in position, the apparatus directs forces (e.g., pulling forces) along the centerline of the rotor. These forces move the rotor during repair and maintenance of the generator. Configurations of the apparatus, however, eliminate the need for extensive rigging and other implements that couple the rotor to an overhead gantry and/or crane system.
- forces e.g., pulling forces
- designs for the apparatus maintain the orientation of the rotor during extraction to promote straight and level travel of the rotor and, effectively, reduce the likelihood of movement (e.g., rolling) of the rotor in response to changes in moment of inertia during extraction.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 100 in position next to a generator 102 .
- the apparatus 100 resides on a structural platform 104 that abuts the generator 102 .
- the generator 102 has a stator 106 and a rotor 108 with a rotor axis 110 .
- the rotor 108 has a driver end 112 and a collector end 114 . On the driver end 112 , the rotor 108 can mate with a gas or steam turbine and/or other power generating equipment that rotates the rotor 108 relative to the stator 106 .
- technicians can secure the apparatus 100 to the rotor 108 proximate to the collector end 114 .
- Examples of the apparatus 100 transmit a force (e.g., a pulling force F IN and/or a pushing force F OUT ) to the rotor 108 along the rotor axis 110 .
- the forces F IN and F OUT change the position of the rotor 108 in relation to the stator 106 .
- application of the force F as a pulling force F OUT can extract the rotor 108 from the stator 106 to expose portions of the generator 102 for technicians to perform repair and maintenance tasks. After the requisite tasks are complete, application of the force F as a pushing force F IN returns the rotor 108 back into position inside of the stator 106 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the exemplary apparatus 100 .
- the apparatus 100 has a central mount element 116 with a first side 118 , a second side 120 , and a center line 122 disposed therebetween.
- the central mount element 116 supports a rotor mount 124 with a center axis 126 .
- the apparatus 100 also has a plurality of support members (e.g., a first support member 128 and a second support member 130 ) on the first side 118 and the second side 120 of the central mount element 116 .
- the support members 128 , 130 have a top end 132 and a bottom end 134 and are spaced apart from the center line 122 .
- the support members 128 , 130 include load bearing elements (e.g., a first load bearing element 136 and a second load bearing element 138 ).
- load bearing elements e.g., a first load bearing element 136 and a second load bearing element 138 .
- Examples of the load bearing elements 136 , 138 incorporate devices (e.g., castors, wheels, sliders, bearings, etc.) that support loads and facilitate movement of the apparatus 100 , e.g., over surfaces of platform 104 .
- the apparatus 100 has a plurality of adjustments (e.g., a first adjustment 140 and a second adjustment 142 ).
- the adjustments 140 , 142 allow changes to the position of certain elements and members of the apparatus 100 .
- the first adjustment 140 changes the horizontal position of the support members 128 , 130 relative to the center line 118 .
- This feature can increase and decrease the spacing of the support members 128 , 130 relative to one another, e.g., to fit the apparatus 100 to areas on the support platform 104 and/or to balance loading and prevent rolling of the rotor 108 of FIG. 1 .
- the second adjustment 142 changes the vertical position of the central mount element 116 relative to the structural platform 104 . This feature is useful to locate mounting features on the rotor mount 120 with corresponding mounting features on the rotor 108 of FIG. 1 .
- securing of the central mount element 116 to the rotor 108 may utilize fasteners (e.g., bolts) that engage the rotor mount 120 to the rotor 108 .
- exemplary fasteners can carry loads of magnitude necessary to allow extraction of the rotor 108 from the generator 102 .
- mounting the rotor mount 120 to the rotor 108 aligns the center axis 126 with the rotor axis 112 . This configuration directs pulling forces along the rotor axis 112 to promote straight and level extraction of the rotor 108 from the generator 102 .
- technicians can apply the pulling force F OUT directly to the central mount element 116 and, in one particular construction, directly on the rotor mount 124 .
- the central mount element 116 may be equipped, for example, to allow the technicians to couple peripheral equipment to the apparatus 100 . Examples of these peripheral devices include winches, pulleys, come-alongs, and like devices that can generate forces sufficient to move the rotor 108 from its position in the generator 102 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates another exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 200 for removing a rotor from a generator.
- the central mount element 216 includes a frame 244 with one or more frame members 246 .
- the rotor mount 220 includes a center pull plate 248 with a plurality of openings 250 and a force coupler 252 (e.g., a hoist ring, a hitch, etc.).
- the support members 228 , 230 include vertical upright elements (e.g., a first vertical upright element 254 and a second vertical upright element 256 ) and adapter elements (e.g., a first adapter element 258 and a second adapter element 260 ).
- the adapter elements 258 , 260 can transit vertically on the vertical upright elements 254 , 256 and horizontally on the frame members 246 .
- the load bearing elements 236 , 238 have sets of rolling elements (e.g., a first set 262 and a second set 264 ) disposed on foot elements (e.g., a first foot element 266 and a second foot element 268 ) that couple proximate to the bottom end 234 of the vertical upright elements 254 , 256 on the support members 228 , 230 .
- the apparatus 200 also includes a plurality of releasable fasteners 270 , which couple the elements of the apparatus 200 together.
- the releasable fasteners 270 include bolts and screws as well as pull-pins and related “quick-release” devices that can penetrate through openings in multiple elements (e.g., the frame members 246 and the adapter elements 258 , 260 ).
- This feature of the apparatus 200 facilitates adjustment, e.g., of the horizontal position of the adapter elements 258 , 260 on the frame members 246 and the vertical position of the adapter elements 258 , 260 on the vertical upright elements 254 , 256 .
- the frame members 246 may include frame openings (e.g., holes) at locations spaced apart a defined increments relative to center pull plate 248 (or centerline 118 of FIG. 2 ).
- the position of the adapter elements 258 , 260 can be changed relative to the center pull plate 248 by aligning openings (e.g., holes) on the adapter elements 258 , 260 with the frame openings and inserting the releasable fasteners 270 .
- releasable fasteners 270 allows construction of the apparatus 200 as a plurality of piece parts. Such construction alleviates issues with shipping and transport of the apparatus 200 into position at the generator (e.g., generator 102 of FIG. 1 ).
- the apparatus 200 can ship in an unassembled form, which has a form factor that is conducive to shipment in one or more boxes, for the technicians to assemble the pieces together on site.
- Construction of the apparatus 200 can utilize manufacturing techniques that are known to provide secure connection of elements and meet the desired strength characteristics for equipment of this type.
- the frame 244 , the frame members 246 , and the adapter elements 258 , 260 can take the form of one or more weldments (e.g., a welded frame) and/or like construction that use welds to secure one or more elements (e.g., the center pull plate 248 and the frame members 246 ) together.
- This disclosure contemplates materials that include metal (e.g., steel) tubes and plates of selected dimensions (e.g., thickness) and arrangements deemed appropriate for purposes of carrying loads.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the apparatus 200 in position on the generator 202 .
- the apparatus 200 includes a plurality of fasteners 272 , which penetrate the openings 250 to affix the center pull plate 248 with the rotor 208 .
- a peripheral device 274 couples with the force coupler 252 .
- the rolling elements 262 , 264 travel in a set of channels 276 that mount to the structural platform 204 .
- Examples of the channels 276 can comprise U-channel steel members and/or I-beams.
- the structural platform 204 may incorporate the channels 276 , e.g., for purposes of carrying an overhead crane that is used during maintenance and repair of the generator 202 .
- the location of the channels 276 relative to the generator 202 and/or relative to one another may require horizontal adjustment (e.g., first adjustment 140 of FIG. 1 ) of the adapter elements 258 , 260 to position the rolling elements 262 , 264 in the channels 272 .
- FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate another exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 300 that can facilitate extraction of a rotor from a generator.
- FIG. 5 shows a front view of the apparatus 300 in which the center pull plate 348 is split into two separate pieces that includes an adapter plate 378 and a primary plate 380 .
- the primary plate 380 is itself integrated (e.g., welded) as part of the frame 344 .
- the apparatus 300 utilizes a first set 382 of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, etc.) to secure the adapter plate 378 in position on the rotor 308 ( FIG. 6 ).
- the apparatus 300 also utilizes a second set 384 of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, etc.), which secure the adapter plate 378 to the primary plate 380 .
- This configuration of the center pull plate 348 allows the apparatus 300 to engage the rotor 308 ( FIG. 6 ) independent of the orientation of the rotor 308 ( FIG. 6 ) at the time of repair.
- technicians can first secure the adapter plate 378 using the first set 382 of fasteners onto the exposed end of the rotor 308 .
- technicians can move the apparatus 300 to position the primary plate 380 proximate to the adapter plate 378 .
- technicians can secure the adapter plate 378 to the primary plate 380 .
- the force coupler 352 threads into the adapter plate 378 .
- FIGS. 7 and 8 depict an example of an adapter plate 400 for use as the adapter plate 378 ( FIGS. 5 and 6 ).
- the adapter plate 400 includes an adapter body 402 with a first side 404 and a second side 406 that abuts the rotor (e.g., rotor 308 of FIG. 6 ) when the adapter plate 400 is installed thereon.
- the adapter plate 400 includes a stepped profile with an inner step 408 and an outer step 410 .
- FIG. 8 shows a front view of the adapter plate 400 of FIG. 7 .
- the adapter plate 400 has a central threaded aperture 412 .
- the stepped profile takes the form of a pair of annular disc shapes (e.g., a first annular disc 414 and a second annular disc 416 ) and a square or rectangular shape 420 that forms the second side 406 ( FIG. 7 ).
- the adapter plate 400 also has a first array 422 of openings 424 that circumscribe the central threaded aperture 412 and a second array 426 of threaded openings 428 that are radially outside the first array 422 as measured from the central threaded aperture 412 .
- FIG. 9 shows an example of a primary plate 500 (e.g., for use as the primary plate 380 of FIGS. 5 and 6 ).
- the primary plate 500 includes a plate body 502 and a central opening 504 that extends therethrough.
- the plate body 502 also includes a third array 506 of openings 508 that circumscribe annularly about the central opening 504 .
- the central opening 504 is sized to receive at least a portion of the adapter plate 400 .
- the diameter of the central opening 504 is larger than the outer diameter of the second annular disc 416 . These dimensions allow the outer step 410 of the adapter plate 400 to abut the surface of the primary plate 500 .
- the adapter plate 400 can be secured to the primary plate with fasteners that extend through the primary plate 500 (e.g., through the openings 508 of FIG. 9 ) and into the adapter plate 400 (e.g., into threaded openings 438 of FIG. 8 ).
- Examples of the openings in the adapter plate 400 and the primary plate 500 include cylindrical holes as well as elongated slots.
- the cylindrical holes can, as set forth above, include threads of varying characteristics (e.g., pitch) to receive fasteners that secure the adapter plate 400 to the primary plate 500 .
- the elongated slots are useful to accommodate for tolerances, misalignment, and differences in orientation that technicians may encounter during installation of embodiments of the apparatus disclosed herein.
- the slots provide a larger target opening, as compared to a cylindrical hole.
- the larger opening accommodates misalignment, which may prevent fasteners from appropriately securing the apparatus to one or more of the rotor, the primary plate 500 , and the adapter plate 400 .
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